obituaries

February 13, 2024

February 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jimmie Dessa Bennett

Jimmie Dessa Bennett, a beacon of love and strength, passed away on February 10 2024 at the age of 79. Born on July 11, 1944, in Portales, New Mexico, she lived a life full of love, joy, and warmth.

Jimmie was the beloved wife of Clem “JR” Bennett...

February 9, 2024

Jerry passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 92, at his home in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his family.

A dedicated husband of 32 years. Jerry retired from IBM at the age of 61. He adored his wife, Sandy; his children Jerry, Sharon, Betty, Teri, Valerie, Andy, David, and Tom; grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

February 4, 2024

February 3, 2024

Mrs. Mary A Carter passed away at 81 years old, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on 8/31/1942, in Waxahachie, Texas, and she passed away on 2/3/2024, in Tucson, Arizona. She’s lived in Tucson, Arizona since 1954. Mrs. Carter was a homemaker and attended the Church Connection Vineyard Church. She is predeceased by her husband, James Edward Carter. Throughout her...

January 28, 2024

Born on August 6th, 1971 in Akron, OH to Ellen and Robert Robertson.Tina Marie Robertson, age 52, passed away peacefully at UMC in Tucson, AZ early morning on January 28th, 2024.

Tina moved to Tucson in the late 1990's. Tina was a strong woman of many talents who worked hard to provide for her family. Tina encountered...

January 23, 2024

Susan J. Rohrbach passed away on Jan. 23, 2024 in Tucson, AZ. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1939, she was the second of four siblings (Barbara, Susan, Philip, Michael). She is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Marisa (Larry), son Paul (Kristeen), adored grandsons Jason and Evan, brother Philip (Janice), and six nephews and a niece, who all held...

January 22, 2024

Sheri Lynn Wall (Hall), 45, of Tucson, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Tucson. She was born on May 14, 1968, in Tucson to James & Mary Pat Hall. Sheri was a nursing assistant in Home Health Care with Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and also an associate at Paparazzi Jewelry.

Sheri was a loving wife to Ted...

January 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of William Eugene Boyer

October 1, 1935 – January 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Eugene Boyer, known to many as "Bill," who departed this world on January 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Bill leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and...

January 21, 2024

Gloria Bell Eldridge , 82, of Tucson, Arizona, fell asleep in the Lord on January 21, 2024, at Peppi’s House-Tucson Medical Center Hospice.

Gloria was born May 4, 1941, to the late Jean Lamar Haywood and the late Dock Bell in Montgomery, Alabama. She grew up in Alabama and because her mother was young, she was raised...

January 21, 2024

Allyn Spence, 81, of Tucson, Arizona died Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Allyn was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1942 as the first of two sons to Elizabeth and Gawain

Spence. After earning a BA from the University of Alabama, Allyn moved to Tucson to attend

the University of Arizona. There, he met fellow...

January 21, 2024

Mark Paul Turbert, age 78, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on January 21, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Born in Hartford, CT, Mark proudly served in the United States Army as an E5 Senior Lieutenant in Fort Benning, GA. After his honorable discharge, Mark went on to lead a promising sales career at Electrical Wholesalers and Matco...

January 21, 2024

Sylvia Lopez Lizarraga, age 66, of Tucson Arizona passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. Born in Tucson, Arizona.

Sylvia was a wonderful Mother, Nana, Sister, Tia, Cousin and Friend. Sylvia enjoyed hand drawing and she was good at it. She also enjoyed watching the Tucson Rodeo Parade from her front porch. If you knew Sylvia, you...

January 21, 2024

Ramon A. Quintero, 76, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Tucson. He was born on June 2, 1947, in Tucson.

Ramon was a loving husband d to Antonia Quintero. He was a proud father to his son, Raymond Quintero Jr., and his daughters, Monica Quintero Blanca (Enrique) Cordova. He is also survived by...

January 20, 2024

Linda A. Shoptaugh, 83, of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2024. She was born on Oct. 8, 1940.

Linda was a military spouse who followed her husband Lee wherever he was assigned. She was a Red Cross volunteer, belonged to the Red Hat Ladies, was an excellent bowler and was a very talented seamstress....

January 18, 2024

James “Mickey” Michael Scoffin, 85, of Encinitas, California and Oro Valley, AZ passed away on January 18, 2024, at his home in Oro Valley. He was born on June 3, 1938, in San Diego, California. Mickey retired as Vice president of Manufacturing Management and took time to golf, travel to new destinations and visit his kids and grandkids. He...

January 18, 2024

Ann deCourcy (nee Thompson) age 79 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 after a long struggle with leukemia. Ann was married to her husband of 30 years, Timothy deCourcy who preceded her in death. Ann had no children but was a devoted dog mom and auntie. Ann was born on July 9, 1944 in Sydney Australia and was...

January 18, 2024

Margery Edwards Nemura, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 18, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born on September 19, 1940, in Bronx, New York, Margery was the daughter of Andrew Latimer and Margaret (Schloen) Latimer.

Margery is survived by her devoted...

January 18, 2024

Richard Pesqueira Ochoa, 85, of Tucson, passed away on January 18, 2024.

Richard was a Journeyman Plasterer for over 40 years here in Tucson. He also worked in Hawaii and briefly in Colorado.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Socorro Ochoa; his sisters, Jenny and Frances Ochoa; his son, Alex Ochoa;...

January 16, 2024

Brandon Alexander Henderson, 27, of Tucson, Arizona, passed unexpectedly on January 16, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1996. Brandon is survived by his mother, Melissa Henderson; 2 brothers, Tyler and Samuel Henderson; as well as 5 other siblings through his father, Gabriel Rivas. He is also survived by his grandparents, Barbara and Larry Henderson; his uncles, Jason...